Pinnacle Dog Sports, LLC, Westlake, OH (2025)

07/16/2025

THERE ARE A FEW WORKING SPOTS LEFT IN OUR AUGUST 23 & 24TH AGILITY SEMINAR WITH MARCO GIAVONI.

Back by popular demand, Marco Giavoni will be hosting an agility seminar on August 23-24, 2025 at Pinnacle Dog Sports. Marco is a World Team member in multiple countries and has been competing in agility for over 30 years! He moved from Italy to the US (Michigan) in 2017 where he coaches and trains. He and his Sheltie BET will represent the USA this September at the FCI Agility World Championships in Sweden. Come enjoy the practice time with your dog and let Marco help you advance your skills! Registration information can be found at the link to the Pinnacle website.
https://www.pinnacledogsports.com/_files/ugd/8033f6_cafcbf2c7cb74895a7d232fe2cf57730.pdf

Seminar Sessions:
Saturday, August 23, 2025 Skills and Drills : 9:00am – 1:00pm
This session is for teams looking to improve their skills and handling on short sequences. Find new ways to train and proof your skills for better understanding from your dog and for more precise handling from you! We will work on backsides, threadles, challenging weave entries, obstacle discrimination. All equipment may be used, but jump/tunnel sequences can be switched in for younger dogs.

Saturday, August 23, 2025 Masters Coursework (with Premier & International elements) : 1:30pm – 5:30pm
Put the skills you learned from the AM morning session to the test! This seminar will focus on timing and ex*****on of handling for AKC masters courses with Premier & International elements. Marco will cover common course trends that are seen today! This session is for teams that are familiar with backsides, threadles, challenging weave entries and obstacle independence. All obstacles could be used.

Sunday, August 24, 2025 Beginner Competition (Open level up to Excellent level) : 9:00am – 1:00pm
You will learn the best ways to handle courses, connect and set lines for your dog and improve your overall teamwork. Handling challenges such as front crosses and blind crosses will be presented, in addition to dog challenges such as forward focus, obstacle commitment. This seminar will be ideal for teams currently competing and/or training on full courses. All equipment may be used in this session.

Sunday, August 24, 2025 Young Dog (Novice level) : 1:30pm – 5:30pm
Foundational Skills for New Teams and Young Dogs. Build confidence in your young dog by setting him/her up for success. This seminar is all about building foundation skills needed in agility today and putting short sequences together to challenge your dog’s foundation. Work on creating a solid partnership with your dog on course. All equipment may be used, but jump/tunnel sequences can be switched in for younger dogs.

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

05/13/2025

THERE ARE A FEW OPENINGS IN THE KAREN HOLIK SEMINAR JULY 11-13TH. IF INTERESTED, PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] AND LET US KNOW WHICH SESSION YOU WANT TO REGISTER FOR. WE WILL GET IN CONTACT WITH YOU ABOUT REGISTERING.

KAREN HOLIK agility seminar at Pinnacle on July 11-13, 2025. Karen is an accomplished and proven agility handler and instructor. Read more about her and her agility journey in the attachment.

There will be six different seminars within the three day period (two per day / an AM seminar and a PM seminar each day). Each seminar covers a different topic / agility level. Keep in mind that the seminar is not until the middle of July, so think forward, as to which one is applicable with the growth of you and your dog over the next few months.
Working spots are $175 and Audit spots are $50.

Each seminar is open to 8 working spots and audit spots are unlimited. We will maintain a working spot wait-list.
Here is the three day schedule:

FRIDAY - JULY 11: SKILLS WORKSHOP (Lateral movements, Distance, Obstacle Discrimination, Weave Challenges)
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

FRIDAY - JULY 11: SKILLS WORKSHOP (Backsides, Threadles, Serpentines, Weave Challenges)
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM

SATURDAY – JULY 12 : AKC MASTERS LEVEL COURSEWORK
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

SATURDAY – JULY 12: AKC PREMIER & INTERNATIONAL COURSEWORK
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM

SUNDAY – JULY 13: TRIAL READY - NOVICE & OPEN COURSEWORK
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

SUNDAY – JUNE 1 -: PUPPIES & PRE-TRIAL YOUNG DOGS (min age 6 months & up)
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM

https://www.pinnacledogsports.com/other-events
The biography for Karen and Seminar registration form is located on the "Other Events" menu of the PDS website (link above).

02/25/2025

Pinnacle will be holding three agility seminars in 2025 with amazing instructors!
May 31 - June 1, 2025 Stefanie Rainer
July 11 - 13, 2025 Karen Holik
August 23-24, 2025 Marco Giavoni

The May 31 - June 1st seminar with Stefanie Rainer is open for registration.
Detailed information and Registration form is available on the Pinnacle Dog Sports Website under Other Events (link below).
https://www.pinnacledogsports.com/other-events

SATURDAY – MAY 31 : MASTERS LEVEL (with distance work) 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

SATURDAY – MAY 31 : MASTERS / PREMIER (with backsides, threadles & distance work) 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

SUNDAY – JUNE 01 : NOVICE / OPEN LEVEL 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

SUNDAY – JUNE 1 -: PUPPIES (6 months & older) 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Working spots are $175 and Audit spots are $50.
Each seminar is open to 8 working spots and audit spots are unlimited. We will maintain a working spot wait-list.

11/26/2024

CANINE FITNESS SEMINAR AT PINNACLE

You invest time and training in agility handling and performance skills, but is your dog truly fit to perform?
Help your dog's performance and reduce injury by building up their strength and endurance.

Come join Suzi Schmitz, CSCC and participate in her Fitness Seminar Series at Pinnacle Dog Sports
*Learn foundation basics and how to move to your next level.
*Experience a variety of equipment to assist with your fitness plan.
*Learn about substitute found items in your home to assist with your fitness plan.
*You will have guided instructions to help you with form and proper ex*****on.

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Fitness Seminar - Basic Foundation to Intermediate/Advance
Saturday January 11, 2025 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Beginning foundation exercises to intermediate and advanced exercises.
*Covers basic exercises to strengthen canine core, shoulders, hips, and whole body.
*Learn about equipment, how often, how long, and how intense.
*Design your own program to keep your dog fit and mentally challenged.
*Cool-downs and warm- ups will also be covered.
WORKING SPOTS: $140.00 / LIMIT 8
AUDIT SPOTS/UNLIMITED $40.00

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Jumping Fitness Seminar
Sunday January 12, 2025 9:00 am -1:00 pm

*Foundation fitness exercises, specific to Jump Strength.
*Dogs should be 16 Months or older and currently jumping at full height for the working spots.
WORKING SPOTS: $ 95.00 / LIMIT 8
AUDIT SPOTS/UNLIMITED $30.00

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09/02/2024

🐾🐾🐾Foundations 1 for Agility and Basic Household Obedience class - New Session starting this month (Sept). Openings available in Monday morning classes. Call 440-361-9966 to inquire and / or register.

08/18/2024

Pinnacle Merchandise ! You can now order Pinnacle personalized merchandise from Wild At Heart. They sell high quality apparel, tug toys, leashes, collars and much more for your pups! See the Merchandise link on the main Pinnacle website or access it here: https://wildatheartpetcompany.com/collections/pinnacle-dog-sports

08/18/2024

🐾American Eskimo Dog Club of America will be hosting a 3 day AKC agility trial with Judge MARY MULLEN - Sept 27-29, 2024. 🐾
Entries are now open. Closing date is 9/18/24.
Don't delay - get your entries in - It will be a GREAT trial weekend?
For Exhibition Only (FEO) will be offered in all classes.

FAST (all levels) offered all 3 days
Time2Beat offered on Friday and Sunday
Premier JWW and Premier STD offered on Friday and Saturday
Novice & Open STD and JWW offered on Saturday and Sunday

Online entries accepted at: https://www.labtestedonline.com/login

Link to the trial premium:
https://www.pinnacledogsports.com/_files/ugd/8033f6_f6f694e488904024a7d17b4ffe26483c.pdf
Entries can also be dropped off in the inside or outside mailbox at Pinnacle Dog Sports.

06/17/2024

Great weekend at the first AKC agility trial for the Sugarbush Kennel Club at Pinnacle. The club members were amazingly helpful, friendly and a lot of fun! Please come support this club next year! Thank you judge Suzi Schmitz for GREAT courses! Suzi also celebrated judging her last Master STD Course with a Table!

06/11/2024

🌞Summer Time AKC Agility Trials At Pinnacle!
**JULY 25th will offer ISC Levels 1 and 2 **

Date: June 26-27, 2024 (Wed/Thurs)
Club: Ashtabula Kennel Club
Judge: Patricia Dunseith
Opens: currently open
Closes: 06/17/24
Run order: Small to Tall
Trial Premium link:https://www.pinnacledogsports.com/_files/ugd/8033f6_2a180e739ea2489ab28b66e47ac8f350.pdf

Date: July 19-21, 2024
Club: American Eskimo Dog Club of America
Judge: Sherry Jefferson
Opens: 05/22/24
Closes: 07/10/24
Run order: Small to Tall
Trial Premium link:https://www.pinnacledogsports.com/_files/ugd/8033f6_55114773226a4dfd9f35ea404996d623.pdf

Date: July 25-28, 2024 (Thurs - Sun)
**ISC Levels 1 & 2 offered on Thursday**
Club: Lorain County Kennel Club & Medina Kennel Club
Judge: Laura Kuterbach (Thurs) & Jill Roberts (Fri / Sat / Sun)
Opens: 05/29/24
Closes: 07/17/24
Run order: Tall to Small
Trial Premium link:https://www.pinnacledogsports.com/_files/ugd/8033f6_506a5188c3044d3daf81151765312914.pdf

Date: August 2-4, 2024
Club: Midwest Silky Terrier Club
Judge: Beth Willingham
Opens: 06/05/24
Closes: 07/24/24
Run order: Small to Tall
Trial Premium link:https://www.pinnacledogsports.com/_files/ugd/8033f6_7d968a2d2e3949128410fc37fcc6d305.pdf

Date: August 7-8, 2024 (Wed/Thurs)
Club: Ashtabula Kennel Club
Judge: Pam Johnson
Opens: 06/10/24
Closes: 07/29/24
Run order: Tall to Small
Trial Premium link:https://www.pinnacledogsports.com/_files/ugd/8033f6_24f012a571764c4e9982ea5bc1575687.pdf

The following applies to the Fri / Sat / Sun trials listed above:
Trials are open to all AKC recognized breeds & AKC Canine Partners
For Exhibition Only (FEO) will be offered during FAST and Time2Beat
FAST (all levels) offered all 3 days
Time2Beat offered on Friday and Sunday
Premier JWW and Premier STD offered on Friday and Saturday
Novice & Open STD and JWW offered on Saturday and Sunday
One ring trial, indoors on padded artificial soccer turf
Online entries accepted at: https://www.labtestedonline.com/login
Entries can also be dropped off in the inside or outside mailbox at Pinnacle Dog Sports

06/11/2024

Due to the seminar date change - two working spots have opened up for the agility seminar with Marco Giavoni at Pinnacle.
🐾Sat, Aug 24, 2024: AKC Masters.
🐾Sun, Aug 25, 2024: Young Dog.
There is one working spot available each day. Please see www.pinnacledogsports.com to obtain a registration on the Other Events menu option. form.https://www.pinnacledogsports.com/other-events
Audit spots are available on both days.

06/11/2024

Just a reminder - we have openings in the Canine Fitness Seminar with Suzi Schmitz

Seminar #1 INTERMEDIATE TO
ADVANCED LEVELS
SATURDAY AUG 24 8:30am -12:30
This seminar is for the canine athlete that already has
knowledge of fitness foundations. Dogs that have already
been doing some type of regular fitness program. Prior
attendance at my Beginner Seminar does qualify as a
prerequisite to register for the Intermediate to Advanced
level. This seminar will concentrate on intermediate and
advanced exercises that will build on foundation skills.
Will work on more combo exercises and unstable
equipment.
WORKING SPOTS: $150 AUDIT: $40
8 working spots /Audit Unlimited

Seminar #2 Canine Jumping Fitness
SATURDAY 1:30 -5:00PM
Dog must be 18 months or bone plates closed.
Fitness exercises and form to improve and strengthen the
dynamics of jumping. 60 % of a dog’s weight is carried in the
front. Building strength in shoulders improves stamina and
decreases injury. Fitness for jumping also improves trunk
and rear end power for improved jumping.
WORKING SPOTS: $100 AUDIT$ 40.00
8 working spots / Audit Unlimited.
Registration form is located on the "Other Events" menu of the Pinnacle Dog Sports website.
https://www.pinnacledogsports.com/other-events

04/21/2024

Canine Fitness Seminar with Suzi Schmitz

Seminar #1 INTERMEDIATE TO
ADVANCED LEVELS
SATURDAY AUG 24 8:30am -12:30
This seminar is for the canine athlete that already has
knowledge of fitness foundations. Dogs that have already
been doing some type of regular fitness program. Prior
attendance at my Beginner Seminar does qualify as a
prerequisite to register for the Intermediate to Advanced
level. This seminar will concentrate on intermediate and
advanced exercises that will build on foundation skills.
Will work on more combo exercises and unstable
equipment.
WORKING SPOTS: $150 AUDIT: $40
8 working spots /Audit Unlimited

Seminar #2 Canine Jumping Fitness
SATURDAY 1:30 -5:00PM
Dog must be 18 months or bone plates closed.
Fitness exercises and form to improve and strengthen the
dynamics of jumping. 60 % of a dog’s weight is carried in the
front. Building strength in shoulders improves stamina and
decreases injury. Fitness for jumping also improves trunk
and rear end power for improved jumping.
WORKING SPOTS: $100 AUDIT$ 40.00
8 working spots / Audit Unlimited.

Registration form is located on the "Other Events" menu of the Pinnacle Dog Sports website.
https://www.pinnacledogsports.com/other-events

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